Intelligence Squared

The Sunday Debate: The Great Energy Transition – What is the Role of Corporations in the Energy Transition?

Dec 4, 2022

In this discussion, Jennifer Rumsey, President and CEO of Cummins Inc., shares insights on corporate responsibility in achieving net-zero emissions amid the energy transition. Gillian Tett from the Financial Times delves into the corporate shift from profit-centric to stakeholder-focused models, while Jason Bordoff, an expert on energy policy, highlights the need for collaboration between corporations and governments. They explore skills transition from fossil fuels to renewables and the importance of clear communication in navigating the complex energy landscape.

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Episode guests

Jason Bordoff

Gillian Tett

Jennifer Rumsey

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Corporate Responsibility in Energy Transition

21min

Corporate Evolution in Energy Transition

5min

Corporate Commitment to ESG and Energy Transition

8min

Navigating the Shift from Oil to Renewables: Skills and Inclusion

3min

Navigating the Polarized Energy Debate

6min

Navigating the Complexities of the Energy Transition

3min

Navigating the Energy Transition

7min

Concluding Insights on Corporate Roles in Energy Transition

2min

This is the third and final episode of The Great Energy Transition, a series from Intelligence Squared in partnership with Cummins and we're asking what is the role of corporations in the energy transition?

To discuss how the complex partnerships between corporations and governments might shape our futures, we’re joined by Jennifer Rumsey, President and CEO of Cummins; Gillian Tett, Chairman of the US editorial board and U.S editor-at-large at the Financial Times; and Jason Bordoff, Co-Founding Dean of the Columbia Climate School.

Our host for this series is physicist and broadcaster, Helen Czerski.

To find out more about Cummins, please visit cummins.com

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